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Our neighbor refuses to pay half, says he does not have the money and doesn’t need a permanent fence since his stock is trained to electric fence. Said he will just go back 10 foot and install his electric fence. Is that a way to avoid paying his half of costs ?
answered on Sep 24, 2021
There is no legal requirement that neighbors who share a property line share the cost of installing a fence.
answered on Jun 30, 2021
The short answer is yes. All persons who are owners of the property must sign the listing contract because all of them have to agree to sell and all must participate in the transaction.
In missouri, we moved out and had a charge through our online resident portal within 30 days. There was no itemized list. After those 30 days, we received an itemized list of charges thru an email. Do we have to pay the amount even though we did not receive the itemized list until after the 30 day... View More 
answered on Jun 18, 2021
I would recommend you take a look at RSMo Section 505.300. It deals with the landlord's obligations regarding security deposits. If you have any questions, you should consult an attorney.
My ex partner and I bought a house together 13 years ago. She lived in the house for 3 months then left. She has not paid any of the mortgage, taxes, repairs ect. We only paid $2500 down at the time of mutual money. I want to refinance but she refuses to sign quit claim deed. What are my options?
answered on Jun 10, 2021
If your ex refuses to sign a quitclaim deed, your other option is filing a court action for partition. It is a generally a short process but it carries several risks. You should definitely consult an attorney about the pros and cons to see if it is in your best interest in your circumstances.
And not pay the realtor commission?
answered on Apr 25, 2021
If your agent used the Missouri Department of Real Estate form there is a space filled out that sets out that time period. If you’re unclear, have the contract reviewed by an attorney.
answered on Apr 21, 2021
Nuisance properties are often regulated by local (city or county) ordinance. You can usually find those online, along with the agencies who receive those complaints.
My ex husband retained the home. He is claiming the bank won't refinance him to remove me from the mortgage without me signing a quit claim deed first.
answered on Apr 21, 2021
In order to refinance, your ex's bank will require you to release your interest in the property, but only at the closing of the refinancing. That will take place at the office of a title company when your ex signs the documents refinancing the home. You should not sign a quitclaim deed without... View More
My mother passed away a week ago I was named the executor of the will. Myself and my 3 siblings are the beneficiaries of the will. One of the siblings is wanting me to keep her constantly informed of everything and that everything has to be a group decision. It is impossible for me to get anything... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2021
The answer to your question is generally found in the will itself. Most wills provide a time requirement for the personal representative to provide reports to the beneficiaries. Definitely no less than one time per year. If there is no such provision in the will, you and the attorney handling the... View More
My father has recorded beneficiary deeds for all of his land and houses. He has also added TOD to his vehicles. He has given all of his other assets (furniture etc.) away to someone within the family. My mother preceded him in death and they had a will together with different terms, such as the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2021
If your father's estate value is under $40,000, it is considered a "small estate." The procedure for distribution of assets in a small estate is governed by Mo Rev. Stat. Section 473.097 and the statutes references in that section. If you have any questions you should consult and attorney.
answered on Jan 3, 2021
The rules about how a landlord can terminate a lease are in Missouri revised statute 441.060. Your landlord is required to follow those rules.
Account type is a savings account. Only my daughter and my late wife are listed on the account. Daughter’s name is listed first and daughter treated as owner for interest income reporting. We are in State of MO and daughter is now 20. Bank telling her that they can’t give her any info or answer... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2020
It will depend on how their names are listed on the account. Things as simple as “and” and “or” can make a big difference. It is worth a brief conference with an attorney to determine your daughter’s rights to the account, especially if it can avoid the necessity of filing probate.
answered on Dec 19, 2020
After a tenant moves out, the landlord does not have a duty to store the tenant’s property. Landlord has to make the property available to the tenant for a “reasonable “ amount of time (maybe a few days), then the property is treated as abandoned by the tenant and can be disposed of.
This seams illegal and in fair to just wait the 7 days and not respond and just send cancel request . Do I have any recourse to make this contract still stand?
answered on Nov 25, 2020
The answer to your question is in the contract language. If you used the forms prepared by the Missouri Association of Realtors, the time to send the Inspection Notice and receive a response (including cancellation) is contained in paragraph 7D. If you are unsure, have a lawyer look over the... View More
4 months before her death she transferred over half of the trust out of it. There is not near enough to pay what the will states now. Am I liable to sell items that were left specifically to others, ie, her house, car, etc, to make up that money?
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Your responsibilities as trustee are very important and handling your aunt’s estate in these circumstances can lead to other issues. You really should sit down with a lawyer to review the trust documents and make sure you do it correctly.
answered on Nov 20, 2020
When a rental property is sold and there is a written lease for a term already in place on that property, the new owner takes the property subject to the lease. So your lease would still be in place, provided it is in writing.
If I was single when I purchased the home, do I list single for the seller and then put married for the grantee section so it matches the original deed?
answered on Nov 5, 2020
If you are making no other change than adding your wife, use a Quitclaim Deed. Grantor is you, no marital status necessary. Grantee is you and wife, husband and wife.
we have a revocable trust and are applying for a home equity loan, this is a question I do not know what they mean. we live in missouri
answered on Oct 28, 2020
That part of the trust describes how your assets should be held. Usually in the name of the trust, which will follow that phrase in the trust document.
Delivery drivers and some visitors of neighbors are driving too fast and it goes through my yard.
answered on Oct 14, 2020
Depending on the language of the easement itself, you are probably able to make improvements to the easement. Whether that includes installing speed bumps will depend on the language of the document and whether the other easement holders agree. You should have an attorney review the language of the... View More
My daughter is getting a divorce her soon to be ex-husband is in the military she is wanting to keep the home however she cannot afford to refinance right now her husband is just wanting off of the loan
answered on Oct 8, 2020
A quitclaim deed only transfers your rights to a property. It will not transfer your obligations, including obligations under a mortgage.
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